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A query string, also known as a query string, is a portion of text located to the right of the main URL, containing additional elements used to define specific parameters for a web browser or client application. Typically introduced by a question mark, it consists of key/value pairs separated by the ampersand (&) symbol. This feature is commonly used to perform searches, customize the appearance of a web page, or directly access specific sections within multimedia content.

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